A springtime Philly institution, replete with grilling and chilling, is upon us: the Human BBQ, with its monster haul of bands collected from across the city under one roof/sky, is on Saturday at Pi Lam House. Anyone who’s been there before knows the deal; anyone who hasn’t is in for an experience. This year, the lineup features such staples as Norwegian Arms, DRGN KING, Ghost Lights, Cold Fronts and Delicate Steve, as well as ascendants ranging from Celebrations and Plates of Cake, to Brooklyn offerings Oh, Adeona. It’s safe to say that there is something for everyone at this shindig. The music begins shortly after the grilling, specifically shortly after noon, and continues until 12 AM, at which point, if you are still standing, you should get some kind of prize – perhaps the prize of not being barbecued. (Check out the schedule HERE so you don’t miss your favorite acts!) Pi Lam, 3914 Spruce St., 12pm – 12am, $15 – Alyssa Greenberg
Weekend Warrior, April 5 – 7
OK, now it’s feeling like spring so you have no excuse to stay in this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Purling Hiss Album Release Show w/Spacin’, SAT Original Sins, St. James & The Apostles, The GTV’s, SUN Gondola, The Company Corvette, L.U.N.A.R. Revolt
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI (Downstairs) Residuels, Dry Feet, (Upstairs) Sunburster, Quiet Arcs, The Death of Gods, SAT (Downstairs) American Speedway, The Noid, (Upstairs) Coffin Dust, Angelcrust, SUN Far-Out Fangtooth
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Lina Luv, Michael Night Time, EZ Almighty, SAT Mana, Rob Paine & Dirty
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Man Overboard
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Spotted Atrocious, The Gut Strings, DeShawn Timothy, SAT Val de Val, Cold Fronts
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI I Yahn I Arkestra, Supreem Da Rezarekta, Wave Radio, SAT Parachuting Apostles, The Chairman Dances, Cabin Dogs, SUN We Are The Flash Mob, The GoAround, All The Points, The Phosphenes
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Mathermau, Wild Rompit, SAT Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Bridge Underwater
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Mad Men, SAT Bueno and The Goods
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI (Early) Daniel Scholl, Hannah Zaic, (Late) Got Penny, The Formless Form, SAT Ashley Leone, Dry Reef
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Strange Seasons, Maitland, Case Closed, Keepers, SAT (Upstairs) Nudge & The Prophet, The Popped Collar Nigstas, (Downstairs) Smacking Madison, Killshot, StarSkream, Justin DePaola, Backseat Chronicles, SUN Wishbone, In The Presence of Wolves
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Nicos Gun
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Glitter, Katie Becker
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Loafass, Explosive Head, Heels, Spirit World, Black Landlord
Rebel Rock Bar (100 Spring Garden St.) FRI 56 Men CD Release Party, SAT Loaded Gun, Boss Hydro, The Terribles
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI A Cool Stick, Downtown Harvest, Matt Gauss Band, Fooling April, SAT Rowboat Casino, Mr. 8.5
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Restorations Album Release Show w/Psychic Teens
Philadelphia Art Alliance (251 S. 18th St.) FRI The Mural and The Mint
Moonbase Nix (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Girl Scouts, New Miseries, Apollocreed
Hong Kong Garden (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Jackie Paper Release Show, Seismic Thrust, Mike Bruno + The Black Magic Family Band
Real World (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Michael Cantor, Mariah Welch